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ROLE OF THE JOB
You will be responsible for the delivery of Highways Maintenance works.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
*A knowledge and experience of civil groundworks is essential and should include working within a live Highway environment.
*Highways Operatives will work as part of a Team covering, minor reactive repairs (potholes, lift and relay paving) and planned construction teams.
*It is desirable to have working knowledge of larger construction works including, paving, kerbing, drainage, bricklaying and resurfacing.
*You should have a level 2 qualification or equivalent in Highways or working towards a trade qualification.
INFORMATION AND BENEFITS
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ’Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
*26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
*Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
*Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
Further information
Please note that this is a full time position.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.